Podcasts by The Eff Your Fears Podcast
The Eff Your Fears Podcast is an inspirational pod for creatives who deal with anxiety and rejection. Ashley Monique Menard's velvety vocals delivers' "Brene Brown" intros and insightful interviews "E(ff Your Fears) True Hollywood stories" of some of the most talented people in showbiz. This podcast is perfect for any performer that has followed the yellow brick road.
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Ep 65 Katie Merrick Finan is Big Blonde and Body Positive from 2021-10-04T00:48:24
Katie Merrick Finan is a plus-sized actress, model, singer, and cast member of "The Art of Blowing It". She is the queen of odd jobs and is passionate about building a sustainable and fulfi...
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64. Grunge Musical with Leyna d'Ancona & Paul Siegel from 2021-09-26T21:36:30
In this episode, Ashley goes back in time to the 90s for an authentic love letter to grunge. Originally a theatrical production Grunge Musical became an audio drama that was recorded during covi...
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63. Music, love and a journey of gender with Lydian from 2021-08-17T21:00
In this episode, she shares her healing journey through her music, finding her religion and gender. She also opens up about her work on Listen
62. Business Coach for Actors Kari Nissena from 2021-08-09T17:05:04
In this very special episode, Ashley welcomes actress, producer, & Business Coach for Actors, Kari Nissena. Today you are in luck and will get some inspiration for everything from your fear,...
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61 Korean American Filmmaker & Comedian Judy Jean Kwon from 2021-07-31T15:14:43
Judy Jean Kwon shares her journey growing up in a Korean American video store, where she fell in love with the art of filmmaking and storytelling. She talks about standing out in standup...
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Ep. 61 Korean American Filmmaker & Comedian Judy Jean Kwon from 2021-07-31T15:14:43
Judy Jean Kwon shares her journey growing up in a Korean American video store, where she fell in love with the art of filmmaking and storytelling. She talks about standing out in standup...
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60. Musicals that shaped the world! from 2021-05-31T12:00
If someone fell from the sky and didn't know what a musical was... What shows would you introduce them to? Actor and writer, Josh Bardier came up with an awesome list of 5 with some honora...
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59. Mental Health and leading with love with Actoria's Josh Bardier from 2021-05-24T12:00
This week on the podcast I welcome my friend and neighbor open-hearted Josh Bardier (bar-dee-ay). In this episode, we talk about Josh's journey in thea...
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58. Bada$$ Plus Size TV Characters from 2021-05-17T12:00
Welcome to The Eff Your Fears Podcast! This week we welcome back our guest from last week Kristin Cantwell....
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57. Confessions of a Visible Woman with Writer & Plus-sized Actress Kristin Cantwell from 2021-05-10T12:00
Welcome to the Eff Your Fears Podcast, where funny lady Ashley Monique Menard chats with her Funny & big-hearted friend Kristin Cantwell. Kristin is an incredibly talented writer, &nbs...
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56. How to become a Voice Over artist like Jenna Davi from 2021-05-03T12:00
Welcome to the Eff Your Fears Podcast, where funny lady Ashley Monique Menard chats with her dear friend and incredibly talented voice-over artist Jenna Faye Davi. The two talk about their journ...
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55. "Tits up Energy" with actress & co-creator of Rachel Jane Designs, Erika Stone from 2021-04-26T14:17:08
In this episode, Erika Stone chats with Ashley about adult coloring books, acting, CBD oil, Gloria Steinum, science, and "vulvacious" female "big dick energy," aka "tits up energy." Erika is an ...
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54. Emmy Nominated filmmaker Sonja O'Hara talks creating, pitching and manifesting from 2021-04-19T12:00
Have you ever looked at a Backstage Magazine and thought of selling your eggs?
Have you always dreamed of being a working actor?
Did you dream of having William Morris...
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53. Having fun with the TikTok Queen Mia Lana' Terry from 2021-04-05T02:12:36
Welcome to The Eff Your Fears Podcast hosted by comedian, writer, actress, singer, and a resident ray of sunshine, Ashley Monique Menard. This is an inspirational mindset podcast for creatives d...
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52. Calling all Web-series and fictional podcasts with Neem Basha from the New Jersey Web Fest from 2021-04-01T17:25:12
Welcome to The Eff Your Fears Podcast hosted by comedian, writer, actress, singer, and a resident ray of sunshine, Ashley Monique Menard. This is an inspirational mindset podcast for creatives d...
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51.Award Winning Australian Writer/Actress/ Speech Coach/Activist Clara Francesca. from 2021-03-28T23:47:24
Welcome to The Eff Your Fears Podcast hosted by comedian, writer, actress, singer, and a resident ray of sunshine, Ashley Monique Menard. This is an inspirational mindset podcast for creatives d...
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50 Award-winning Columbian actress & a Host of the "Are These Books Drunk" Pod, Mariana Cardenas from 2021-03-22T12:00
In episode 50 of the pod, Ashley chats with Mariana Cardenas. A Colombian actress, TV host, dancer, and Bilingual Interpreter. She started in dance and studied at Fordham University and at...
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49. "Why I'll Never Make It" host Patrick Oliver Jones shares his synergy of Disney, relationships, and creating your path in showbiz. from 2021-03-15T12:00
This week we chat with the star of the stage and screen, Patrick Oliver Jones. From his early roots in Birmingham, Alabama, community theater and coming up in the church choir. Formally kn...
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48. Get empowered, transform your life's stressors into maximizing your potential with Jason Wasser LMFT from 2021-03-08T15:32:28
Jason is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Alternative Medicine Practitioner, Certified Coach, and Speaker. He is one of a handful of Mental Health Professionals to carry Neuro E...
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47. As the Money Burns' Nicki Woodard talks about the OG of Socialites. from 2021-03-05T17:00
In this episode, Ashley Monique Menard chats with Nicki Woodard about her passion for history and the original socialites in her Podcast As the Money Burns. The ladies also talk about over...
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47. The OG of Socialites with As the Money turns Nicki Woodard from 2021-03-01T14:00
In this episode, Ashley Monique Menard chats with Nicki Woodard about her passion for history and the original socialites in her Podcast As the Money Burns. The ladies also talk about over...
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46. From Drummer, Surfer & Villain in Twin Peaks ...Little Person Christophe Zajac-Denek does it all. from 2021-02-22T14:00
⚡⚡Hey Everyone! Welcome to The Eff Your Fears Podcast! Well, he's here and He's kind of a big deal... Christophe Zajac-Denek is an actor/stuntman, drummer, and surfer. He is also a little person...
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45. Queer Journalist & Host of The Bad Filipino, Myki Angeline. from 2021-02-22T13:00
In this episode, Ashley Monique Menard chat with a journalist, host of The Bad Filipino's and Queen of the Sacramento Scene, Myki Angeline! She shares her journey in the entertainment indu...
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44. From waiting tables at BB Kings to being a werewolf on CW's The Originals ... Mr. Chase Coleman from 2021-02-21T14:00
Season 2!!! In this episode, Ashley sits down with Chase Coleman! You've seen him portraying the werewolf, Oliver, in the CW hit spin-off series, The Originals, The Originals, or Billy Winslow i...
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44. CW's The Originals ... Mr. Chase Coleman from 2021-02-21T13:00
Season 2!!! In this episode, Ashley sits down with Chase Coleman! You've seen him portraying the werewolf, Oliver, in the CW hit spin-off series, The Originals, The Originals, or Billy Winslow i...
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43. Australia's Miss Curvyliscious spreads kindness in America from 2021-02-21T11:00
She's like a warm hug... you guessed it, Miss Curvyliscious, aka Lilly Jones! She an actress, writer, comedian, storyteller, magic~maker, and Seeker Of Humanity. Her motto is "Kindness Really Do...
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42. Maggie Shirk is the new Triple Threat! from 2021-02-15T12:00
The tenacious Maggie Shirk is an Actress, Photographer, Optometrist, Wife and Mother of 3! She is such a kooky detail-oriented loyal treat!
Maggie talks about how she put herself th...
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41. From Astrophysicist to Jazz Guitarist, Víktor Rufus from 2021-02-15T12:00
This week we have a man from the Blue Mountains on the east coast of Australia. Víktor Rufus was a virtuosic young musician, a high sort after gun-for-hire, and has played ...
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40. From Facebook to Grey's Anatomy with David Abed from 2021-02-12T17:24:51
David Abed is an actor and content creator best known for his hilarious videos online. He can also be seen in Grey's Anatomy, Feud: Bette and Joan and Days of Our Lives. In this episode, D...
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39. Madonna stole Lisa Tirone King's style! from 2021-01-02T20:44:32
In this episode, Lisa Tirone King talks with Ashley about acting & modeling in the 80s in NYC. They also talk about Lisa's journey to motherhood while acting. They even chat about how Madonna stole...
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38. Industry's expert, Tom Lapke, on the "business of being an actor." from 2020-12-22T14:38:35
In this episode, entrepreneur and NYU Professor Tom Lapke talk about creating Audition Update, Actors Launchpad, and It's the real Santa. Tom Lapke is considered one of the industry's foremost expe...
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37. Queer Indie Singer-songwriter Stewart Taylor from 2020-12-15T20:16:09
In this episode, Queer indie LA-based singer-songwriter Stewart Taylor talks about music, creation, and his humble beginnings. He and Ashley talk about waiting tables in Times Square and how he fos...
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36. Cobra Kai's Susan Gallagher is on Netflix and all over the world! from 2020-12-15T19:56:55
In this episode, Susan Gallagher talks about how she works in multiple markets, creates strong character choices, and booked Cobra Kai on Netflix. www.susangallagher.com IG @ iamsusangallagher IG ...
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35. Advice from an agent with Sarah Zachary. from 2020-12-01T04:03:54
In this episode, Ashley chats with BMG Junior Agent Sarah Zachary. Sarah is a writer and artist so she understands creatives and will give you some professional advice to your burning questions lik...
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34. Hot Mess' Sarah Gaul is on Netflix AU from 2020-11-24T20:28:22
In this episode, Sarah Gaul talks about her movie HOT MESS and it getting picked up by Netflix. Sarah is an acerbic award-winning musical comedienne, actor, playwright, improviser, and writer. She ...
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33. Phil Korz talks about mindset and loss from 2020-11-17T23:25:36
In this episode Comedian, Phil Korz talks about how comedy isn't all laughs. He and Ashley talk about mindset, losing a friend, and religion. If you need a pick me up this is sure to put a smile on...
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32. Healing and Acting with Bettina Skye from 2020-11-09T16:29:35
In this episode, Bettina Skye chats with Ashley about breaking out in show biz as a teen and having over 100 IMDB credits. She also shares the wisdom of enlightenment. Bettina is available for a ta...
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31. Mr. Times Square Nicholas Barnes from 2020-11-09T15:39:48
In this episode, Nicholas Barnes talks about his journey in Musical Theater, transitioning to film and tv, and how he overcomes his fears. Check him out in Demon Doctor Season 1 and The Art of Blow...
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30. Plus-Model and Singer Ashley Braxton from 2020-10-31T05:15:48
In this episode, Ashley Braxton chats about being a theater kid, entering the plus-sized modeling world, and following your dreams. North Dakota native, Ashley is a plus model, fashion influencer a...
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29. Soprano Christopher Robert Prozeller put a spell on me! from 2020-10-29T23:26:25
In this episode, Ashley chats with singer and producer Christopher Robert Prozeller about growing up a queer soprano, a witch who is of Mexican descent that also went to Amda. He shares the struggl...
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28. Vocal Health and Dance with Ayse Billi from 2020-10-26T12:00
In this episode, Ashley chats with hip-hop dancer and former fitness professional in NYC with a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Ayse Billi. The ladies talk about friendship crossing party lines,...
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27. The Artist's Way- Week 1 Recovering a Sense of Safety from 2020-10-22T17:09:06
Ashley Monique Menard reads Week 1 Recovering a Sense of Safety from Julia Cameron's Best Selling Book The Artist's Way.
Assignment
1.) Morning Pages
2.) Artist Date
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26. Insightful look at songwriting with Erin Boyd from 2020-10-21T13:00
In this episode, Ashley sat down with singer-songwriter Erin Boyd from the band Phantom Vanity. Erin shares her journey of collaboration, creation, and how she deals with fear. Music at the end of...
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25. From MTV to Skeleton Crew with Stuart Kiczek from 2020-10-16T19:01:16
In today's episode, Director, Actor, and Editor Stuart Kiczek talks with Ashley about growing up in New York, working with Troma, Sidekick Productions, and how he deals with fear and rejection show...
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24. Catalin Stelian: Child Star turned Director from 2020-10-03T03:23:32
Catalin talks with Ashley about growing up a child star with the sitcom Nobodies Perfect. He also talks about theater and moving to America from Romania. He also shares his secrets for dealing with...
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23. Rev. Yolanda: From the South to the Stage to the Stars from 2020-09-28T02:32:24
In this episode, Yolanda talks about her rebirth in 1983, getting diagnosed with HIV, and being a country star and a trans woman. Yolanda's journey is one of love and joy. Rev. Yolanda is a Gender ...
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22. All Hail Filmmaker Misha Calvert from 2020-09-23T01:48:17
Misha Calvert is one of the hottest up and coming filmmakers out there. Her work has caught the attention of such labs as Sundance, YouTube, and Tribeca. She has screened at festivals worldwide for...
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21. A Journey from Tel Aviv to New York with Musician Nimo Kally from 2020-09-22T16:30:52
Nimo and Ashley reminisce about working at BB Kings in Time Square, playing gigs around the city, and Cafe Wha? Plus Nimo talks about how he dealt with being in the Isaralie Army, Shirley and the c...
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20. Making my own stuff and being my own boss with Jenna Mahmoud Bosco from 2020-09-18T02:14:43
Every start starts somewhere and in this episode former waitresses Ashley and Jenna chat about creating your own work to get seen in showbiz. Jenna Mahmoud Bosco is currently a finalist for the 202...
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20. Learn how Jenna Mahmoud Bosco became an award winning filmmaker. from 2020-09-18T00:14:43
Every start starts somewhere and in this episode former waitresses Ashley and Jenna chat about creating your own work to get seen in showbiz. Jenna Mahmoud Bosco is currently a finalist for the 202...
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19. Puppeteer and Voice actor Chris Palmieri talks about Tik Tok, Snug's House & Jim Henson's Dinosaur Train. from 2020-09-15T21:09:30
Chris Palmieri chats with Ashley how he went from the high school guy who played Weird Al songs on his accordion to now he's doing puppet shows on FB, Tik Tok, and IG. Chris has worked as the voice...
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18. Hairspray, Anxiety and The Guest Book with Carly Jibson from 2020-09-13T22:48:35
How did small-town girl, Carly Jibson land the role of Tracy Turnblad on Broadway? Her "Eff Your Fears True Hollywood Story" tells how she got discovered, booked Broadway, and then tragedy happened...
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17. Body Positivity and Big Girls with Katharine Scarborough. from 2020-09-11T00:14:36
"Body Positivity isn't glorifying obesity, it's loving who you are at every size," says Ashley in this delicious episode with a fellow plus-size filmmaker, Katharine Scarborough. The ladies chat ab...
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16. From Clair Huxtable to The Everyday Actor with Lisann Valentin from 2020-09-08T17:16:59
In this special episode lawyer, actor and storyteller Lisann Valentine chats with Ashley about her new book "The Everyday Actor" It's A Daily Workbook To Find Your On-Camera Magic. This workbook gi...
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15. How do you go from Broadway to the Air Force with Leah Taylor? from 2020-09-07T00:48:29
In this episode, Ashley talks to former costar Leah Taylor. They chat about how Leah went from callbacks for Broadway's Kinky Boots to becoming a singer in the Air Force. They talk about mindset, m...
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14. Mindset and Healing your face with Food with Jill Therese from 2020-09-04T00:13
Jill Therese is a former acne sufferer who finally cleared her skin naturally after struggling for 15 years. She is now committed to helping others heal their acne from the inside out with her webs...
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13. Let's talk about addiction, narcissism and binge eating with Therapist Alexandra Perkinson from 2020-09-02T00:45:58
In this very special episode, Ashley asks Certified EMDR practitioner, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Alexandra Perkinson about some mental health questions from the audience. What are boun...
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12. How did comedian Sean Barry Parsons become some of the most beloved women on Tik Tok? from 2020-08-28T18:44:19
You know and love Loretta, Helen and the Moretti Household but now you can go behind the characters and meet Tik Tok and Instagram Comedian/ Performer/ Jazz Virtuoso, Mr. Sean Barry Parsons. He ...
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11. How did dancer James Little go from Waiting Tables in Time Square to touring with Todrick Hall? from 2020-08-26T14:53:19
Dancer and funny man James Little join the podcast to talk about -finding dance later in life, taking a risk on yourself, waiting tables
and touring with cruise ships then Todrick Hall.
10. How did Ashlei Hardenburg-Cartagena go from small town Latinx Jersey girl to Netflix? from 2020-08-23T21:46:22
Queer Latinx Filmmaker Ashlei Hardenburg-Cartagena chat...
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9. How did producer Tatianna Mott go from Duke to Oprah's 2020 tour? from 2020-08-20T23:24:13
This world is made of some brilliant women and we have got one on the show today.
Tatianna Mott chats with Ashley about Broadway, dance, perfectionism, and creating your...
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9. From Duke, Oprah's 2020 tour & "Take Each Moment" Podcast with Tatianna Mott from 2020-08-20T21:24:13
This world is made of some brilliant women and we have got one on the show today.
Tatianna Mott chats with Ashley about Broadway, dance, perfectionism, and creating your...
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8. How Morgane spreads her light & her Existential Shift? from 2020-08-19T14:45:34
We are experiencing magickal moments on the podcast today! The Magick of Morgane, that is. She is an international "trilingual" Actress (English, Hebrew, Spanish), martial artist (Karate), host,...
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7. How Joshua R. Pangborn created a LGBTQ body positive production company? from 2020-08-17T13:00
Body Positivity is here to stay with this award-winning filmmaker behind and in front of the camera. Joshua R Pangborn joins his friend Ashley Monique Menard for a chat about growing up a weird,...
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6. How writer Mark-Eugene Garcia went from a Disney kid with a dream to Broadway's Emojiland. from 2020-08-09T22:13:53
Mark-Eugene Garcia and Ashley talk about Musical Theater, falling into acting and how to get through these uncertain times when depression hits in.
5. How to deal with Red Flags. from 2020-08-07T16:00
Are you running around in a red flag? Well, we have all been there. This episode Ashley maps out where her relationships began and red flags that can save you from being in a toxic relationship....
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4. How Austin musician Nakia, made it to The Voice. from 2020-08-06T16:00
Nakia sat down with Ashley Monique Menard on The Eff Your Fears Podcast to talk about how he doesn't let fear take him down. In fact, he uses it as fuel. They talk about everything from what it... Listen
3. How Curvy Latinx singer Elle Baez became a Pop Sensation. from 2020-08-03T16:00
Elle Baez sits down with Ashley Monique Menard to talk about how she doesn't let fear...
2. How did Nola Comedian Joseph Lymous end up in Beyoncé's Story? from 2020-08-01T20:22:08
Ashley Monique Menard welcomes comedian and online content creator Joseph Lymous. They talk about how to get over the humps of the entertainment business and how Joseph took his dream into his o...
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Pilot- In the beginning there's Fear? from 2020-07-28T18:00
In the pilot episode Ashley talks about fear
What is fear? Well, March 2020 Changed everyone’s life.
We thought all we had to do was just to wash our hands and not touch our face for 1...
What is Fear? from 2020-07-28T16:00
In the pilot episode Ashley talks about fear What is fear? Well, March 2020 Changed everyone’s life. We thought all we had to do was just to wash our hands and not touch our face for 14 days and w...
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